France scored early through Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Emmanuel Meafou and then totally against run of play through Thomas Ramos to lead 19-0; Italy fought back to 19-8 but squandered countless opportunities in second half through lost lineouts; France secured bonus-point with eight to play
Last Updated: 22/02/26 5:13pm
A largely off-colour France held off the threat of Italy to eventually kick on and seal a 33-8 bonus-point Six Nations win over Italy and remain unbeaten.
Wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey, lock Emmanuel Meafou, fly-half Thomas Ramos, debutant wing Gael Drean and centre Emilien Gailleton scored for France – the third try coming firmly against the run of play and fourth only arriving with eight minutes remaining.
Italy scored through an Ange Capuozzo try and Paolo Garbisi penalty, but despite a wealth of possession, territory and scrum dominance, a woeful lineout halted their attempts to fight back at 19-8 behind time and again.
France 33-8 Italy – Score summary
France – Tries: Bielle-Biarrey (4), Meafou (15), Ramos (29), Drean (72), Gailleton (77). Cons: Ramos (5,30,72,78).
Italy – Tries: Capuozzo (32). Pens: Garbisi (40).
When the Azzurri lost Louis Lynagh to a late sin-binning and Capuozzo to injury, France inflated the scoreboard late on with two scores.
What’s next?
France next travel to face Scotland in Round 4 of the Six Nations on Saturday February 21 at Murrayfield (2.10pm kick-off).
Italy host England at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome for their fourth Six Nations clash on Saturday February 21 (4.40pm kick-off).
More to follow…
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